Circle: What is one thing you are looking forward to about being an adult?
Current Issue Website: Students will be working together in groups to create a website for a current issue of their choice.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Tuesday January 28, 2020 & Wednesday January 29, 2020
Learning Target: Students will know the basic core beliefs of the two major American political parties. Students will be able to make informed decisions about major American political issues.
Circle: What is one thing you are looking forward to about being an adult?
Circle: What is one thing you are looking forward to about being an adult?
Friday, January 24, 2020
Friday January 24, 2020 & Monday January 27, 2020
Learning Target: Students will know the basic core beliefs of the two major American political parties. Students will be able to make informed decisions about major American political issues.
Circle: Would you rather give up your freedoms but be totally safe, or lose your safety but be totally free?
Stats:
-About 10 million unauthorized workers in America today.
-California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois make up 58% of undocumented workers.
- 3 million refugees have come to America since 1980. Since 2010, about 50,000 per year.
- Between 300,000 and 500,000 American veterans are unemployed today.
Why are they leaving?: We will be splitting the class into two teams. Each teams job is to find out why people want to leave their country. The two main places that are debated are Mexico and Syria.
Mexico/Central America: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2019/09/23/immigration-issues-migrants-mexico-central-america-caravans-smuggling/2026215001/
Syria: https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/syrian-refugee-crisis-facts
https://borgenproject.org/facts-about-the-syrian-civil-war/
Should we let them in?: The two teams from the previous activity will be split in half for this activity. The goal will be to find where each party stands on immigration from these two places. You should find out where each party generally stands and WHY. You should also try to find some quotes from people that believe that way. You should find specific stories that each side leans on to further their argument.
"Death Train" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSwwO00qeB0
Classroom Reflection: What are some Pro's and Con's to letting undocumented workers from Mexico into our country? What are some Pro's and Con's to letting Syrian Refugees into our country. Is coming to this country a positive thing for these people? Is letting these people into our country a positive thing for America? After answering these questions, give your final thoughts. Give your opinion on what America should do about immigration, what you think we should allow and what you think we shouldn't. Make sure to back up your opinion!
Circle: Would you rather give up your freedoms but be totally safe, or lose your safety but be totally free?
Stats:
-About 10 million unauthorized workers in America today.
-California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois make up 58% of undocumented workers.
- 3 million refugees have come to America since 1980. Since 2010, about 50,000 per year.
- Between 300,000 and 500,000 American veterans are unemployed today.
Why are they leaving?: We will be splitting the class into two teams. Each teams job is to find out why people want to leave their country. The two main places that are debated are Mexico and Syria.
Mexico/Central America: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2019/09/23/immigration-issues-migrants-mexico-central-america-caravans-smuggling/2026215001/
Syria: https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/syrian-refugee-crisis-facts
https://borgenproject.org/facts-about-the-syrian-civil-war/
Should we let them in?: The two teams from the previous activity will be split in half for this activity. The goal will be to find where each party stands on immigration from these two places. You should find out where each party generally stands and WHY. You should also try to find some quotes from people that believe that way. You should find specific stories that each side leans on to further their argument.
"Death Train" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSwwO00qeB0
Classroom Reflection: What are some Pro's and Con's to letting undocumented workers from Mexico into our country? What are some Pro's and Con's to letting Syrian Refugees into our country. Is coming to this country a positive thing for these people? Is letting these people into our country a positive thing for America? After answering these questions, give your final thoughts. Give your opinion on what America should do about immigration, what you think we should allow and what you think we shouldn't. Make sure to back up your opinion!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Wednesday January 22, & Thursday January 23, 2020
Learning Target: Students will know the basic core beliefs of the two major American political parties. Students will be able to make informed decisions about major American political issues.
Circle: Say you believe the death penalty is a good thing, what actions do you think should warrant the potential for death row (other than murder)? Would you rather never be able to eat hot food again or never be able to take a hot shower again?
World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.
Types of Murder:
- 1st Degree: Murder that is premeditated.
- 2nd Degree: Murder that is not premeditated.
- Felony Murder: Killing someone while in the act of a felony, everyone involved is accused.
- Voluntary Manslaughter: The intent to harm, accidentally killing.
- Involuntary Manslaughter: Being reckless, but with no intent to harm someone.
- Justifiable Homicide: Killing someone in self defense of yourself or other people.
States w/ & w/o Death Penalty: https://deathpenalty.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=001172
Currently on Death Row: We will be looking at a list of people currently on death row and what they did to get there. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/federal-death-row-prisoners
Criteria: Here is the list of each states criteria for eligibility to be on death row. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/crimes-punishable-death-penalty
Case Against:
-Less than 2% of known murderers end up on death row.
-People who may have been innocent: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executed-possibly-innocent
-Lester Bower: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/lester-bower-execution-texas-118993
- Botched Killings: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/some-examples-post-furman-botched-executions
Case For:
- It's cheaper to put someone on death row than life in prison. 30-60 thousand dollars per year. Lethal injection is about 16,500 dollars.
- Say the punishment should match the crime.
- Crime deterrent.
Circle: Say you believe the death penalty is a good thing, what actions do you think should warrant the potential for death row (other than murder)? Would you rather never be able to eat hot food again or never be able to take a hot shower again?
World Issues Project: Students will have 20 minutes to work on their World Issues Projects.
Types of Murder:
- 1st Degree: Murder that is premeditated.
- 2nd Degree: Murder that is not premeditated.
- Felony Murder: Killing someone while in the act of a felony, everyone involved is accused.
- Voluntary Manslaughter: The intent to harm, accidentally killing.
- Involuntary Manslaughter: Being reckless, but with no intent to harm someone.
- Justifiable Homicide: Killing someone in self defense of yourself or other people.
States w/ & w/o Death Penalty: https://deathpenalty.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=001172
Currently on Death Row: We will be looking at a list of people currently on death row and what they did to get there. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/federal-death-row-prisoners
Criteria: Here is the list of each states criteria for eligibility to be on death row. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/crimes-punishable-death-penalty
Case Against:
-Less than 2% of known murderers end up on death row.
-People who may have been innocent: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executed-possibly-innocent
-Lester Bower: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/lester-bower-execution-texas-118993
- Botched Killings: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/some-examples-post-furman-botched-executions
Case For:
- It's cheaper to put someone on death row than life in prison. 30-60 thousand dollars per year. Lethal injection is about 16,500 dollars.
- Say the punishment should match the crime.
- Crime deterrent.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Friday January 17, 2020 & Tuesday January 21, 2020
Circle: Would you rather only be able to eat other people's left overs or only be able to eat burnt food?
Virginia Guns: We will be talking about the gun protests going on in Virginia. We will be talking about the sheriff that's vowed to deputize residents. Here is an article talking about the latest news: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/citing-threats-virginia-bans-weapons-gun-rights-rally-n1116646
Against Abortion:
-Christians believe the Bible strictly says abortion is wrong.
-Unborn Victims of Violence Act (also relates to 14th amendment)
-14th amendment should not have been used for Roe v Wade
-Life begins at conception
For Abortion:
-Women should have the right to choose what goes on with their bodies.
-Roe v Wade shows that abortion should be legal.
-Personhood does not start until fetus is "viable."
Potential Reasons for Abortion:
-Threat to mothers health
-Incest
-Rape
-Too young
-Not enough money
-Just don't want a kid
Reflection: You will be writing a reflection on Google Classroom.
Virginia Guns: We will be talking about the gun protests going on in Virginia. We will be talking about the sheriff that's vowed to deputize residents. Here is an article talking about the latest news: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/citing-threats-virginia-bans-weapons-gun-rights-rally-n1116646
Abortion: The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy.
14th Amendment: What does the 14th amendment say about abortion?
Roe v Wade: In 1973 the Supreme Court ruled abortion was legal according to the 14th amendment.
Recent Laws: We will be watching this short video talking about the new abortion law signed into law in Alabama.
Recent Laws: We will be looking at this article put out by CNN that breaks down current abortion laws in America.
Map: https://www.businessinsider.com/latest-point-in-pregnancy-you-can-get-abortion-in-50-states-2019-5
14th Amendment: What does the 14th amendment say about abortion?
Roe v Wade: In 1973 the Supreme Court ruled abortion was legal according to the 14th amendment.
Recent Laws: We will be watching this short video talking about the new abortion law signed into law in Alabama.
Recent Laws: We will be looking at this article put out by CNN that breaks down current abortion laws in America.
Map: https://www.businessinsider.com/latest-point-in-pregnancy-you-can-get-abortion-in-50-states-2019-5
Arguments: We will be looking at the arguments made by both sides for why abortions or should not be legal. https://abortion.procon.org/
Against Abortion:
-Christians believe the Bible strictly says abortion is wrong.
-Unborn Victims of Violence Act (also relates to 14th amendment)
-14th amendment should not have been used for Roe v Wade
-Life begins at conception
For Abortion:
-Women should have the right to choose what goes on with their bodies.
-Roe v Wade shows that abortion should be legal.
-Personhood does not start until fetus is "viable."
Potential Reasons for Abortion:
-Threat to mothers health
-Incest
-Rape
-Too young
-Not enough money
-Just don't want a kid
Reflection: You will be writing a reflection on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Wednesday January 15, 2020
Circle: What is one name you really like that you would want to name a kid someday? Of the tech classes you looked at yesterday, which one did you think was the most interesting?
Iran Video: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-protests-crowds-tehran-refuse-walk-u-s-israeli-flags-n1114371
Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_zomb7Liqg
Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svs-nHtlNg
Gun Related Deaths Data: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/16/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/
Solutions: We will be having a class discussion on what sort of solutions we think would help. Would a gun buyback help?
Iran Video: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-protests-crowds-tehran-refuse-walk-u-s-israeli-flags-n1114371
Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_zomb7Liqg
Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svs-nHtlNg
Gun Related Deaths Data: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/16/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/
Solutions: We will be having a class discussion on what sort of solutions we think would help. Would a gun buyback help?
Monday, January 13, 2020
Monday January 13, 2020 & Tuesday January 14, 2020
Circle: What is your favorite restaurant you've ever been to?
Conservative vs Liberal: You will take 5-7 minutes to write down in your groups everything you know about conservatives and liberals. These could be stereotypes, these could be core beliefs, and these could be which way they tend to swing on issues. We will then be making a list up on the board.
Here is a great infographic that shows some basic differences. https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/left-vs-right-us/
Right vs Left Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k_k-bHigM
Right vs Left Chart: https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican
Quiz: You will be taking this quiz to see how liberal or how conservative you are right now. At the end of the unit, you will be taking this quiz again to see if you have changed at all.
https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-conservative-liberal-are-you/
Congressional Districts: We will be talking about how congressional districts work, how the electoral college works, and the physical landscape of our two main parties in America. Do you think we should do create a new system to replace the electoral college?https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2018/07/30/presenting-the-least-misleading-map-of-the-2016-election/
Issues We Want to Study: You will be working together in your groups to put a list together of current issues in American Politics that you want to study during this unit. We will then be making a list on the board. Here is a good website to use to find current political issues in America. https://www.isidewith.com/polls
Reflection: On a piece of paper you are going to reflect on why you think you believe what you believe. Do your parents tell you what to think? Do you do a lot of research into issues and make opinions for yourself? Where did your opinions on these matters come from?
Conservative vs Liberal: You will take 5-7 minutes to write down in your groups everything you know about conservatives and liberals. These could be stereotypes, these could be core beliefs, and these could be which way they tend to swing on issues. We will then be making a list up on the board.
Here is a great infographic that shows some basic differences. https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/left-vs-right-us/
Right vs Left Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k_k-bHigM
Right vs Left Chart: https://www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican
Quiz: You will be taking this quiz to see how liberal or how conservative you are right now. At the end of the unit, you will be taking this quiz again to see if you have changed at all.
https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-conservative-liberal-are-you/
Congressional Districts: We will be talking about how congressional districts work, how the electoral college works, and the physical landscape of our two main parties in America. Do you think we should do create a new system to replace the electoral college?https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2018/07/30/presenting-the-least-misleading-map-of-the-2016-election/
Issues We Want to Study: You will be working together in your groups to put a list together of current issues in American Politics that you want to study during this unit. We will then be making a list on the board. Here is a good website to use to find current political issues in America. https://www.isidewith.com/polls
Reflection: On a piece of paper you are going to reflect on why you think you believe what you believe. Do your parents tell you what to think? Do you do a lot of research into issues and make opinions for yourself? Where did your opinions on these matters come from?
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